With King Charles III now firmly
established on the throne, attention is beginning to shift toward
the generations to come – and, inevitably, toward Prince George,
the second in line to the throne. While it is widely assumed he
will one day become King George VII, royal tradition suggests the
reality could be more nuanced. When a new monarch accedes, they are
entitled to choose their…
How Queen Elizabeth II's Ladies-in-Waiting said an emotional goodbye to their mistress and friend
14th August 2025
When Queen Elizabeth II made her final
journey to Westminster Hall in September 2022, a familiar group of
women stood waiting in silent tribute. Dressed in black, heads
bowed, they were not just royal aides or ceremonial figures. They
were the Queen’s Ladies-in-Waiting…
It sounds like the plot of a historical
drama rather than a modern monarchy concern: a reigning monarch
dies suddenly, leaving behind a pregnant consort and a kingdom
unsure of who the next sovereign will be. Yet this precise scenario
has long been anticipated within the…
Canada, Bosnia, and Beyond: What Sophie’s 2025 Royal Tour Calendar Says About the Future of the Monarchy
12th August 2025
While the royal spotlight often drifts
toward palace drama or the headline-grabbing antics of its more
outspoken members, a quiet revolution is underway within the House
of Windsor – and its architect is not a king, a prince, or a future
queen. It’s Sophie – the Duchess of Edinburgh. Her 2025 royal tour
calendar reads less like a ceremonial to-do list and more like a
foreign…
All praise the Duchess of Edinburgh - a royal who doesn't need a Netflix deal to stay relevant
12th August 2025
While some royals have dominated
headlines with drama or disappeared into the background entirely,
one woman has been quietly redefining what modern royal duty should
look like – and finally, she’s getting the recognition she
deserves. Step forward the Duchess…
Britain’s favourite and least favourite royals revealed - and one score is shockingly low
8th August 2025
Prince William has been crowned the
nation’s favourite royal once again – while Prince Andrew
languishes at the very bottom with a staggering 87 per cent
disapproval, according to a new YouGov poll. The survey, conducted
on 5–6 August, shows the Prince of Wales…
Princess Beatrice of York turns 37 today,
and while she has grown into her royal role with grace, discretion
and a passion for causes ranging from dyslexia awareness to
children’s welfare, there is one fashion moment from her past that
still captures the public imagination more than a decade on. It was
April 29, 2011 – the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
As the bride…
The King will deliver a solemn message to
the nation next week as Britain marks the 80th anniversary of
Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, a significant milestone in the
commemoration of the Second World War. On the morning of 15 August,
His Majesty will record an address…
As the United Kingdom marks the 80th
anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day this August 15, the
Royal Family is playing a central role in the nationwide
commemorations honouring the end of the Second World War in the
Pacific and the sacrifices of Far East…
The Duchess of Edinburgh will pay a
special visit to Jim Wren – a 105-year-old Royal Marines veteran –
at his home in Salisbury next week ahead of the 80th anniversary of
VJ Day. Sophie, who is Patron of The Java Far East Prisoner of War
Club 1942, will visit Mr Wren at his care home in Wiltshire. Mr
Wren, who survived the sinking of HMS Repulse in 1941, was
subsequently held as…
